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Originally Posted by MattyC
It's really just an argument about semantics. People get so bent out of shape regarding just words and how you choose to describe players.
I'll give you the Toews comparison, although I wouldn't say it's ludicrous to compare the two. Yes Toews is a better player, but IN THAT ROLE, they are very comparable. IE, if you're looking for a top line, defensevly reliable center that can get you points and be clutch, my list goes Crosby, Toews, Bergeron. But I would agree that the one franchise player on the Bruins would be Chara. Dude is a monster.
My definition of a franchise center is a top-line center that you can build a championship team around. Yes, the Bruins are built around Chara moreso than any other player, but Bergeron is their championship franchise center and will be for quite a few more years.
How about...Hall of Fame Player....
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I agree is semantics. To me franchise player means the player is such a big part of the franchise (ie marketability, on ice success, etc) that the player essentially is the franchise.
In that role, Bergeron and Toews are similar, but I'd still argue Toews brings more tangible and intangible benefits.